We're back: Lavender, fashion, taverns and a farewell

After a short fall-off in posting for The Lasso, let's get back in the saddle, shall we? Here's a round-up of what local blogs are up to post-Fourth of July, moving into the heart of summer.

• There's a groundbreaking for a new hotel today at 9th and New Hampshire streets, a place where Larryville Artists says they "used to fly kites." The blog posted a few images from a photo essay tribute to the space by Dave Loewenstein.